Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School

Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School is a workshop series, led by industry experts, designed to teach you in-demand startup skills and expose you to essential entrepreneurship topics.

Topics and instructors vary every semester; browse the upcoming topics below and RSVP to any/all that are relevant to you! Whether you’re thinking about pursuing a new startup idea or have already launched, Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School is for you.


Workshops are free to all current NYU community members (with active NYU IDs).

Terry Rice leads a workshop at the Leslie eLab.

FAQs

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration is required for each workshop. Attendees must check-in at the front desk upon arrival.

Who teaches Startup School?

Each workshop is taught by an industry expert. This includes venture capitalists, startup founders, startup lawyers, digital marketers, accountants, and more!

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites. Simply attend the sessions that are of interest to you – and attend as many as you like!

Where can I see previous sessions of Startup School?

Check out previous recordings of Startup School workshops on our YouTube channel.

Events

Tue, Feb 25
05:00pm ‐ 06:00pm

Is Fintech the Solution to Global Poverty? A...

More about the speaker: Kaivan Khalid Sattar(CAS '12) Prior to founding Asaak, Kaivan most recently worked as a Data Scientist at Kiavi and previ...

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Thu, Feb 27
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

East Meets West - Navigating Business Across...

Join us for a discussion on how culture informs business decisions in cross-border businesses with a focus on China and the US. Through compellin...

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Mon, Mar 3
05:00pm ‐ 06:00pm

Immigration 101 for Startup Founders with Se...

Immigration 101 for Startups & Founders 🧐 Join us for the "Immigration Workshop for Founders @ NYU: Navigating U.S. Pathways," l...

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Tue, Mar 4
05:00pm ‐ 06:00pm

The Role of VC in Cybersecurity with Lucas N...

Have a technical background and looking to break into VC? Interested in VC or Tech? Join us for a discussion on Startup and VC Opportunities in C...

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Tue, Mar 11
05:30pm ‐ 06:30pm

Leslie Founder's Roundtable: AMA with Zane L...

Have a big idea? Let’s make it happen. Join us at the Leslie Founders Roundtable, NYU Entrepreneurial Institute’s monthly meetup for entrepre...

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Wed, Mar 12
04:00pm ‐ 05:30pm

Is This a Thing? Coming Up With a Brilliant ...

Is This a Thing? Coming Up With a Brilliant Business Idea What you'll learn: Set your goals and define what success means to you State your busi...

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Thu, Apr 3
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Investing in the AI Application Layer with N...

More about the speaker: Nicole Ripka (Stern '23), a member of Betaworks' investment team, specializes in sourcing deals, supporting portfolio com...

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Mon, Apr 7
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

(VIRTUAL) Immigration 101 for Startup Founde...

​Virtual Immigration 101 workshop for Startups & Founders 🧐 ​Join us for the "Immigration Workshop for Founders @ NYU: Navigating...

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Wed, Apr 9
04:00pm ‐ 05:00pm

Perfecting the Elevator Pitch with Andrea Hu...

More about the speaker: Andrea Huspeni (CAS '12), Founder & CEO, Bye Bye Dog Breath -- The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute provides reasonable ...

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Thu, Apr 24
05:00pm ‐ 06:00pm

Startups and the Case for Climate Optimism w...

Join us for a workshop on Climate Industrialism and Digital Innovation with Micah Kotch, Blackhorn Ventures Partner. In this session you will: ...

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